Meekerville Historic District, Chicago

Name: Meekerville Historic District
Address: Chicago, United States

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The Meekerville Historic District is a historic district in the Lakeview community of North Side, Chicago, Illinois. ()

Coordinates: 41°56'12"N, 87°38'18"W

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North Side (Lakeview)Chicago United States

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Meekerville Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Park, Wrigley Field, Kingston Mines, Lincoln Park Conservatory.

0.6 miN
Vast public space with a zoo and museums
Lincoln Park, Chicago
17 min walk • Lincoln Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of Chicago, stands as one of the city's most beloved destinations. Covering a vast expanse of over 1,200 acres along the shore of Lake Michigan, this urban park is a hub for recreation, culture, and scenic beauty.
1.1 miNW
Cubs’ historic ballpark
Wrigley Field, Chicago
28 min walk • Wrigley Field is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Chicago, known as the cherished home of the city's beloved Major League Baseball team, the Chicago Cubs. This historic ballpark, with its classic red marquee at the main entrance, has been a cornerstone of...
0.8 miSW
Nightlife
Kingston Mines, Chicago
21 min walk • Kingston Mines is a blues nightclub in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. The club derived its name from the Kingston Mines Theatre Company founded by June Pyskacek in 1969 and located at 2356 N. Lincoln Av. The theatre was named after the Illinois town where the father of one of its actors, Jack Wallace, worked.
0.9 miS
Botanical garden, Museum, Garden
Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago
23 min walk • Positioned near the shore of Lake Michigan, the Lincoln Park Conservatory is a conservatory and botanical garden in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Richard J. Oglesby, Chicago
12 min walk • The Richard J. Oglesby statue is a monumental statue of Richard J. Oglesby in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Dedicated in 1919, the statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle and located in the city's Lincoln Park.
0.5 miS
Sacred and religious sites
National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Chicago
14 min walk • The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini is a shrine in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, honoring the Roman Catholic saint who ministered there, Frances Xavier Cabrini. It was originally part of the now-demolished Columbus Hospital, which she founded in 1905, and where she died in 1917.
0.7 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago
19 min walk • The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a natural history museum located in Chicago, Illinois, and operated by the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The museum traces its history to the founding of the Academy in 1857.
0.6 miNW
Theater
The Playground Theater, Chicago
16 min walk • The Playground Theater, founded in 1997, remains the only continuously operating non-profit theater in Chicago dedicated to an art form invented in Chicago - Modern Theatrical Improvisation.
0.9 miS
Park, Nature and wildlife, Body of water
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Chicago
22 min walk • The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, also known as Lincoln Park Lily Pool, is an important example of Prairie School landscape architecture designed by Alfred Caldwell and located at 125 W. Fullerton Parkway in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois.
~1820 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Chicago
9 min walk • The Alexander Hamilton statue is a monumental statue of Alexander Hamilton in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Located in the city's Lincoln Park, the monument was installed in 1952, having been completed several years prior in 1939.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Briar Street Theatre, Chicago
15 min walk • The Briar Street Theatre is a theatre located in Chicago, Illinois, and is home to the long-running Blue Man Group. Originally the carriage house for the Marshall Field and Company horses, the space was purchased by Walter Topel and reconstructed into a theater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Meekerville Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Galleries Maurice Sternberg, Chicago (2 min walk), Elks National Veterans Memorial, Chicago (9 min walk), Statue of Alexander Hamilton, Chicago (9 min walk), Diversey Parkway, Chicago (12 min walk).

How to get to Meekerville Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Meekerville Historic District:

Bus

Sheridan & Wellington NB • Lines: 134, 143, 151, 156, 77 (2 min walk)
Lake Shore Drive & Wellington • Lines: 77 (2 min walk)

Metro

Wellington • Lines: Brown, Purple (20 min walk)
Belmont • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (21 min walk)